1994 VETOES.

4. It is untimely; the measure is directed against organized
labor and the very labor representatives opposing it are the
men who have responded to the call of the Nation and of the
State, the members of the Advisory Committee of the War
Manpower Commission, of the State Labor Victory Board, of
War Bond Committees and other patriotic undertakings.

5. In the recent war session it was thought undesirable to
project either a labor program or a farm program. Bather
it was deemed advisable to hold in abeyance such programs
for the emergency. I believe it would be departing from that
policy to approve this measure which is backed by one group in
opposition to the other, as I am convinced that it would make
for disunity instead of unity.

The only regret that I have is that the measure did not come
to me until after the adjournment of the General Assembly.
Otherwise, I would have taken action with full statement of
my reasons in time to have the Legislators act again on the
matter if they so desired.

If physical violence is practiced then prosecutions can be
had for assault. If equipment and machines are damaged then
prosecution can be had for malicious destruction of property.
If groups assemble illegally and threatenly then prosecutions
can be had for unlawful assembly. If a group undertake to do
anything by unlawful means, or to the prejudice of the public
then prosecutions can be had under criminal conspiracy.

Two years ago at the very time I vetoed this measure, I gave
approval to the Sabotage Act. At that time, a number of public
expressions were heard including additional comment to the
effect that the measure would impose restrictions as should be
enforced. I concurred in that view then and signed the
Sabotage Bill despite certain opposition.

The experience of the last two years has convinced me that
this action was correct. Apparently, there has been no general
objection to the Sabotage Law because not a single effort was
made during the last session of the Legislature to repeal it.

In view of all the above and including the reasons set forth
in the attached statement I feel it my duty to veto Senate
Bill No. 165.

Veto Statement on House Bill No. 550, 1941
Session of Legislature.

Chapter 909 (House Bill 550). A different situation exists
in regard to the measure which would cover interference with
transportation, delivery or distribution of perishable food
products in intra-State commerce. I am inclined to the belief
that this measure is directed against labor. Certain occur-
rences in other States, where perishable food products have